Raythel Patton

September 29, 1944 - March 25, 2022

Service for Mr. Raythel Patton, 77, of Lufkin will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Wilson Chapel C.M. E. in Nacogdoches Community, Center Point, Burial will follow in the Wilson Community Cemetery, in Nacogdoches, Center Point. Mr. Patton was born on September 29, 1944, in Nacogdoches, and died on Friday, March 25, 2022, in Longview. Raythel Patton was born September 29, 1944 to the late Levi Patton and Lamerle Hartsfield Patton in Nacogdoches, Texas. He departed this earth on March 25, 2022. He united with Wilson Chapel Church at an early age. Raythel attended Washington Elementary School in the Center Point Community, Texas and Garrison High School in Garrison, Texas. He retired from Lufkin State Supported Living Center as Dorm Manager after 33 years of service. His livelihood: He loved sports and enjoyed watching football, especially his favorite NFL team, The Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed watching baseball, golf, tennis, and basketball. He enjoyed talking on the phone for hours with family and friends. He had a remarkable memory of the entire family history. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Raythel leaves to cherish: Wife: Victoria Montgomery; Stepdaughter: Karen (Stephen) Preston of Nacogdoches, TX; Stepsons: Destiny (Patrice) Griffin, Terry Montgomery, both of Lufkin, TX. Sister: Delois Spencer of Lufkin, TX, Brother: Elvonzo Patton of Lufkin, TX. Nephews: Calvin (Lisa) Spencer of Houston, TX. Darryl (Felicia) Patton of Dallas, TX. Nieces: Lamil Spencer, Mertise (Rickey) McNeal, Bernadette Patton, Sharon Taylor, of Lufkin, TX; Yolanda Patton Williams of Houston, TX. Uncles: Frank Patton, Los Angeles, CA; Johnny Patton, Dallas, TX; Aunts: Eula Faye Brooks, Oakland, CA and Dimple Faye Patton, Lancaster, TX; special friends and cousins: George Nervous, Robert McGee, Willie J. Bell, Jr., Robert Richards, Willie Ray Hartsfield, Peggy Greer, Maxine Roquemore, Katherine Bell, Lillie V. Long and hosts of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by: His parents, Levi and Lamerle Hartsfield Patton, brother: Lamar Patton.